Vinicius hat-trick saves Real Madrid in Champions League, Villa go top
The Hindu
Real Madrid beats Borussia Dortmund 5-2 with Vinicius Junior's hat-trick, while Aston Villa stays unbeaten in Champions League.
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday (October 22, 2024), with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick, as Aston Villa maintained their 100% record to go top of the table.
Vinicius struck three times in the second half as Madrid bounced back from two goals down to inflict further anguish on Dortmund — in the repeat of last season's final, which Real Madrid won 2-0.
First-half goals in quick succession by Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens had given Dortmund a two-goal lead at half-time.
"Things were very quiet when we got to the dressing room 2-0 down at halftime," Vinicius (24) told Movistar.
"But we listened to the boss (coach Carlo Ancelotti) and agreed one simple thing: if we can score first then we'll fight back and win once again."
The 15-times champions duly struck back early in the second period via Antonio Rudiger and Vinicius, before Lucas Vazquez sent Real ahead and the Brazilian netted two more inside the final 10 minutes.
After the surprise defeat at Lille last time out, Madrid's hunt for a record-extending 16th Champions League crown is back on track as they move to ninth in the standings, on six points.
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